コーラ

コーラ comes from English "cola" and generally refers to any cola-flavored soft drink.

Common expressions

• コーラを注文(ちゅうもん)する: to order a cola
• ダイエットコーラ: diet cola
• コーラフロート: cola float (cola with ice cream)

Usage

In Japan, コーラ usually refers to Coca-Cola by default, as it is the dominant brand. When ordering at restaurants, saying コーラ is sufficient. Pepsi is specified as ペプシ. 炭酸(たんさん)飲料(いんりょう) is the general term for carbonated drinks.